Shuts with force
Latest answer — October 02, 2026
37 Across
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Clue explained
“Slams” is the present-tense verb for shutting something forcefully, such as a door. It agrees with the clue’s implied subject, “he,” “she,” or “it.”
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This clue's Friday, October 02, 2026 appearance
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The answer to “Shuts with force” in the LA Times crossword is SLAMS — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 2, 2026, a Friday puzzle, at 37-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.
“Shuts with force” answer
SLAMS (5 letters)
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What does SLAMS mean?
Reading the plain dictionary sense of SLAMS is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.
(verb)
- shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly
- criticize severely
- (of a telephone company) take over the account of (a telephone customer) without their permission
When else has “Shuts with force” appeared?
LA Times reuses clues across dates, sometimes with a different answer depending on the grid. Here's where this exact clue has shown up, and what the answer was each time — handy when you're checking whether today's fill is the only one.
October 2, 2026 (most recent) → SLAMS. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Shuts with force”?
The answer is SLAMS, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the LA Times crossword on October 2, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Shuts with force”?
5 letters: SLAMS.
When did this clue appear?
Most recently in the LA Times crossword on October 2, 2026 (a Friday puzzle), at 37-Across.
Can “Shuts with force” have a different answer?
Yes — LA Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day's LA Times answers?
The full grid for October 2, 2026 is on the LA Times answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.
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